The Cable One Charitable Giving Fund provides philanthropic support to communities served by the Cable One family of brands, which includes Sparklight, Fidelity Communications, ValuNet Fiber, Hargray, and CableAmerica. This initiative is part of the company’s commitment to enhancing quality of life through strategic funding of nonprofit projects that make a measurable difference at the local level.
The fund accepts applications twice annually, with cycles in April and October. Fall 2025 applications are open from October 1 through October 31, 2025. Submissions must be received by midnight Eastern Time on the deadline date. Applicants must apply through the official online portal, and the company may follow up with requests for additional information, interviews, or site visits as part of the evaluation process. Funding decisions are typically communicated by the end of November for fall applicants and by the end of May for spring applicants.
Eligible applicants must be registered nonprofit organizations with valid IRS 501(c)(3) status. Required documents include the organization’s IRS determination letter and a completed W-9 form. Applications should include detailed project descriptions and complete contact and company information.
The application process is designed to be straightforward and relatively quick, taking approximately 15 to 30 minutes to complete. The process does not include any pre-application phase such as a Letter of Intent or concept paper. Awards support a variety of local community initiatives, although specifics on funding amounts, use restrictions, or prohibited activities are not detailed in the available materials.
Email inquiries can be directed to the program team at charitablegiving@cableone.biz. There is no indication of a cap on requests or award sizes, nor specific instructions for performance reporting or evaluation metrics post-award. Recurring cycles in April and October suggest a biannual rhythm for the fund’s disbursements, with funds typically awarded the month following each application period’s close.
